With Hansi Flick, the starting trio formed by Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo delivers exceptional performance. Pedri is the brain of the team, with a unique ability to manage the pace of the game. De Jong provides control and physical presence, while Olmo adds creativity and penetration from the second line.
Additionally, Barça has a second line that would guarantee starting positions in many other teams. Gavi, Fermín López, Marc Casadó, and Pablo Torre are top-level substitutes, each with qualities that make them valuable to the team.
There Are Players With Few Minutes
Despite having an enviable midfield, the reality is that there are seven players for only three positions. This results in some footballers not having the minutes they would like.
In this regard, there are players who are barely having any prominence. Pablo Torre, for example, has accumulated very few minutes this season. Even Fermín López has seen his time on the field reduced due to fierce competition in his position.
Simeone Seeks to Seize the Opportunity
One of the players with the most market value is Fermín López, and Atlético de Madrid is very interested in securing his signing. According to "E-Noticies," Simeone wants him this summer. Cholo sees in Fermín a player with grit, sacrifice, and goal-scoring ability, characteristics that fit perfectly with his style.
However, at Barça, it is difficult to stand out with so much competition. Although Fermín has shown his quality when he has played, he hasn't had the prominence he could find in another team. This has led Atlético to consider his signing, knowing that the player could have more minutes at the Metropolitano.
Barça's Stance on Fermín
Even though Barça knows they could make a great sale with Fermín, the reality is that the club has full confidence in him. So much so that he was recently renewed until 2029. The management and coaching staff believe that, despite having a secondary role at the moment, Fermín is a key player for the team's future.
For this reason, Barça has no intention of selling him, not even in the face of a good offer from Atlético or any other club. Fermín López will continue wearing the blaugrana, waiting for his opportunity to establish himself.